Sofapaka David Nshimirimana’s goal earns Sofapaka a David Nshimirimana’s first-half goal was all Batoto Ba Mungu needed to bag maximum points on the road.

In an encounter staged at Muhoroni Stadium, we started the match on a high tempo, with the first sniff on goal seven minutes into the match. Baron Oketch made a dazzling run into Wazito’s backline before laying a cutback pass to Rody Manga, but the striker failed to tap in an empty net.

Three minutes later, our pressure paid off with a quick corner kick start by Titus Achesa to Sébastien Sunday before the midfielder delivered a pinpoint delivery to David Nshimirimana, and the defender made no mistakes, hitting a powerful header past Ezekiel Owade to give us the lead.

At the quarter-hour mark, the host had the first sniff on goal through Yusuf Mohammad. The defender collected a great ball from the midfield before shooting on goal, but Simon Masaka was well placed for an easy catch.

At the half-hour mark, the host once again heaped more pressure on our backline. Mohamed turned the ball over to Ochieng, but Masaka quickly reacted, making a timely block using his right foot.

Five minutes before break, we came close to doubling our lead through Baron Oketch. The striker collected Titus Achesa’s long ball and went last. The defender tried to chip past the keeper, but Owade quickly stretched out his body for a decent block.

At the hour mark, the host pushed forward once again. A teasing ball was lofted into our penalty area, where it found Sébastien Juma. The striker made a quick chip, but Maasak came out to collect.

Thirty minutes from now, the host has another chance to score. Yusuf Mohammad once again hit a low drive on goal that troubled Masaka, but he finally made a great catch.

Against the run of play, we came close to doubling our lead through Alex Imbusia, the midfielder dribbling into Wazito’s penalty area, but his attempt hit the bar for a goal kick as we held on for maximum points on the road.